“Straight up” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••ERECT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ERECT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Straight up”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 28, 2025, where it runs at 64 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on December 28, 2025.
Crossing entries
Dec 28, 2025 grid48DUses an alternate account to play against easier opponents, in gamer-speak6 ltrs›49DPolice weapon5 ltrs›59DBorscht base5 ltrs›65DLaw, but not order6 ltrs›66DHints6 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 22, 2026NYT Crossword16 Across••••REALDec 28, 2025NYT Crossword64 Across•••••ERECTOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••ERECT5 ltrs
••••REAL4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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